Canine Behavior/hound dogs tied up

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Expert: Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT - 6/24/2013

QuestionI have new neighbor who are renters. They have been here a month and have 4 young hound dogs, two three are under a year old, two are 5 months....they are tied up on 5 foot chains 24/7. I spoke with their person and he says that's just how hound dogs are kept....tied 24/7....is this true? Thank you. Sincerely, Rachel Searles

AnswerOf course not! Your instincts are right. That's just a lazy dog owner, with some dogs that are suffering through a very uninteresting and un-enriched life. I own a hound that sleeps on my couch, has a fine dog yard to share with my two other dogs, who regularly plays with my clients' dogs, and who enjoys an occasional game of "hunting" for his dinner (I put him out in the pen and throw the kibble all over so that he can find it on his own - good mental exercise and they love using their noses! I just make sure he's the only one out there when I do it.) Even if my dog were really used for hunting, there's no reason why he wouldn't still enjoy the life of a treasured pet while not engaged in his "job."

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Thank you for your response. This is what I expected...of course you shouldn't tie your dogs up, no matter what kind of dog. I had just had a discussion with the neighbor that morning that I asked the question,.....and he told me that's how hound dogs are kept....tied....I was just so upset. Idiots. I told him he needs to train his dogs and spend time playing with them, and that they are sad....but he is not doing any of that. I've lived there 28 years and now this....stupid inhumane neighbor. Thank you for answering. Sincerely, Rachel

Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT

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Professionally involved in teaching private and group lessons, and doing behavior consultations. American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer. Special interest in pet/elder issues, and in therapy dogs.